Communication Level 1 (Prep)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 4 standards in Communication, they begin to identify basic communication conventions in the classroom and playground such as being attentive listeners, facing the speaker, and taking turns. They learn to focus their attention and to listen without interrupting. Students practise retelling what a speaker has said to them and learn to ask questions when appropriate, exploring the interactive nature of communication.
Students respond, in both formal and informal settings, to a variety of stimuli; for example, aural, written and visual texts. They share the meaning they make of these texts with their peers.
Students make regular short oral presentations to groups or the whole class, communicating their ideas on a single topic or a personal experience, the focus being on making themselves understood. They begin to use visual aids such as photographs, objects and drawings to assist them to communicate more effectively.
Standards
In Communication, standards for assessing and reporting on student achievement are introduced at Level 4. The learning focus statements for Levels 1 to 3 provide advice about learning experiences that will assist students to work towards the achievement of the standards at Level 4.
Downloads
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Communication booklet (
PDF - 222KB) - Communication standards table (Doc - 38KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 1 ( PDF - 702KB)
